Wire positioning device

ABSTRACT

An aluminum wire positioning device system for solar panel cabling and harness string cabling is provided that includes a support structure, a cable, and a wire positioning device. The wire positioning device includes a center leg, an attachment support leg, an attachment member configured to couple the wire positioning device to the solar panel frame or solar panel support structure at an attachment point, a saddle support leg, and a cable support saddle configured to support the at least one cable. The attachment member is arranged at an angle relative to the cable support saddle about the center leg, and a center-of-gravity of the wire positioning device is aligned with the attachment point, the center leg, and the saddle support leg.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

The present application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) to U.S.Provisional Patent Application No. 63/159,674 filed on Mar. 11, 2021,the entire contents of which is hereby expressly incorporated byreference herein.

FIELD

The present application generally relates to wire positioning devicesfor cables, and more specifically, to aluminum wire positioning devicefor solar panel cables and harness string cables found on Utility-scalesolar generation plant.

BACKGROUND

Energy production and transmission infrastructures, such as Photovoltaic(PV) Solar energy production, utilize a number of cable types to conveyelectrical current, and/or signal data from source facilities toconsumer locations. In large-scale solar power plants, cables can conveyelectrical current and signal data from solar panels to other productionand/or transmission equipment within the plant.

The solar panel lead wires and the string harness cables that connectthe solar panels together are typically supported and arrangedabove-ground, either directly supported on the solar panel framing orthe steel structure in which the solar panel is secured to. The cablesare supported in the air and must be supported in a safe manner, whichis capable of withstanding harsh environmental conditions.

In some instances, the solar panels are attached to a single-axis solartracker, which rotates the solar panel from east to west throughout theday, such that the solar panels follow the sun, maximizing their energyoutput. These solar trackers have both moving and rotating components,potentially creating pinch and abrasion situations with the cables ifthe cabling is secured on or near these components, which can lead toelectrical shock hazards.

SUMMARY

Wire positioning devices for cables are provided.

In one embodiment, a wire positioning device is provided having asupport structure, at least one cable, and a wire positioning device.The wire positioning device includes a center leg having a distal endand a proximal end, an attachment support leg arranged on the proximalend of the center leg, an attachment member arranged on the attachmentsupport leg opposite the center leg and configured to couple the wirepositioning device to the support structure at an attachment point, asaddle support leg arranged on the distal end of the center leg, and acable support saddle coupled to the saddle support leg opposite thecenter leg and configured to support the at least one cable. Theattachment member is arranged at an angle relative to the cable supportsaddle about the center leg, and a center-of-gravity of the wirepositioning device is aligned with the attachment point, a portion ofthe center leg, and the saddle support leg.

The attachment member can have a variety of configurations for couplingthe wire positioning device to the support structure. For example, insome embodiments, the attachment member can be a hook including a bentportion and a straight portion arranged parallel to the attachmentsupport leg. In other embodiments, the attachment member can be arrangedperpendicular to the cable support saddle about the center leg. Incertain embodiments, the attachment member can be configured to bearranged within a through-bore within the support structure. In someembodiments, the attachment member can be configured to partiallyenclose a portion of the support structure.

In some embodiments, the support structure can be configured to rotaterelative to a support surface. In other embodiments, thecenter-of-gravity of wire positioning device can be configured to remainaligned with the attachment point, the center leg, and the saddlesupport leg as the support structure rotates relative to a supportsurface.

In some embodiments, the center leg can include an offset to arrange theattachment support leg and the saddle support leg parallel to oneanother.

In some embodiments, a plurality of cables can be configured to bearranged within the cable support saddle.

The cable support saddle can have a variety of configurations forinserting and retaining cables therein. For example, in someembodiments, the cable support saddle can include a retention legarranged parallel to the saddle support leg. In other embodiments, theretention leg can be coupled to the cable support saddle at an acuteangle. In certain embodiments, a gap can be arranged between theretention leg and the saddle support leg, where the at least one cablecan be configured to move through to gap to be supported by the cablesupport saddle. In some embodiments, the retention leg can include abent end section arranged on an end opposite the cable support saddle.In other embodiments, a portion of the bent end section can extend pastthe attachment member. In certain embodiments, the bent end section canextend outward at an angle away from the center leg. In certainembodiments, the bent end section can extend inward at an angle towardsthe center leg.

In other embodiments, the attachment member can be coupled to thesupport structure and the at least one cable can be positioned withinthe cable support saddle. In other embodiments, the attachment membercan be arranged within a through-bore of the support structure to couplethe wire positioning device to the support structure, and the at leastone cable can be positioned within the cable support saddle and abuttingthe cable support saddle.

In some embodiments, the wire positioning device is formed or aluminum.

In another embodiment, a wire positioning device system is provided thatincludes a first support structure, a second support structure arrangedoffset from the first support structure such that a gap is arrangedtherebetween, at least one cable arranged within the gap, and a wirepositioning device. The wire positioning device includes a firstattachment support leg having a proximal end and a distal end, a firstattachment member arranged on the distal end of the first attachmentsupport leg and configured to couple the wire positioning device to thefirst support structure, a second attachment support leg having aproximal end and a distal end, and a second attachment member arrangedon the distal end of the second attachment support leg and configured tocouple the wire positioning device to the second support structure. Thefirst attachment support leg is coupled to the second attachment supportleg at each distal end, the first attachment support leg coupled to thesecond attachment support leg form a cable support saddle configured tosupport the at least one cable. Additionally, the cable support saddleextends across the gap from the first support structure to the secondsupport structure.

The attachment members can have a variety of configurations forsupporting the cable between the first and second support structures.For example, in some embodiments, the first attachment member and thesecond attachment member can be substantially identical. In otherembodiments, the first attachment member can be a first hook arranged topass through a first though-bore arranged within the first supportstructure, and the second attachment member can be a second hookarranged to pass through a second though-bore arranged within the secondsupport structure.

In some embodiments, the first attachment support leg can be coupled tothe second attachment support leg at an acute angle.

In some embodiments, the wire positioning device is formed or aluminum.

In another embodiment, a wire positioning device system includes a solarpanel frame and/or solar panel support structure, at least one solarpanel cable and/or harness string cable, and an aluminum wirepositioning device. The aluminum wire positioning device includes afirst center leg, a first attachment support leg, a first attachmentmember, a first saddle support leg, a cable support saddle, a secondcenter leg, a second attachment support leg, a second attachment member,and a second saddle support leg.

In some embodiments, the cable support saddle can be configured to be astopper against the wire positioning device to prevent the at least onesolar panel cable and/or harness string cable from sliding in the wirepositioning device, and for allowing the slack of the at least one solarpanel cable and/or harness string cable to be adjusted on either side ofthe wire positioning device.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

These and other features will be more readily understood from thefollowing detailed description taken in conjunction with theaccompanying drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of one embodiment of a wire positioningdevice;

FIG. 2 is a left side view of the wire positioning device of FIG. 1 ;

FIG. 3 is a right side view of the wire positioning device of FIG. 1 ;

FIG. 4 is a top view of the wire positioning device of FIG. 1 ;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating the wire positioning device ofFIG. 1 coupled to a support structure;

FIG. 6 is a perspective view illustrating the wire positioning device ofFIG. 1 crimped to a support structure;

FIG. 7 is a side view illustrating an assembly of a solar tracker, asolar panel, the wire positioning device of FIG. 1 , and cables, wherethe solar tracker is at a maximum tilt angle;

FIG. 8 is a detailed view of the wire positioning device of FIG. 7 ;

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the assembly of FIG. 7 ;

FIG. 10 is a perspective view illustrating the wire positioning deviceof FIG. 1 coupled to a solar panel frame;

FIG. 11 is perspective views illustrating the wire positioning device ofFIG. 1 coupled to a support structure and supporting cables;

FIG. 12 is a perspective view illustrating the wire positioning deviceof FIG. 1 coupled to a solar panel frame;

FIG. 13 is a top perspective view of one embodiment of a wirepositioning device;

FIG. 14 is a bottom perspective view of the wire positioning device ofFIG. 13 ;

FIG. 15 is a front view of the wire positioning device of FIG. 13 ;

FIG. 16 is a back view of the wire positioning device of FIG. 13 ;

FIG. 17 is a left side view of the wire positioning device of FIG. 13 ;

FIG. 18 is a right side view of the wire positioning device of FIG. 13 ;

FIG. 19 is a top view of the wire positioning device of FIG. 13 ;

FIG. 20 is a bottom view of the wire positioning device of FIG. 13 ;

FIG. 21 is a right side view of the wire positioning device of FIG. 13including cables arranged within the wire positioning device;

FIG. 22 is a top perspective view of one embodiment of a wirepositioning device;

FIG. 23 is a bottom perspective view of the wire positioning device ofFIG. 22 ;

FIG. 24 is a front view of the wire positioning device of FIG. 22 ;

FIG. 25 is a back view of the wire positioning device of FIG. 22 ;

FIG. 26 is a left side view of the wire positioning device of FIG. 22 ;

FIG. 27 is a right side view of the wire positioning device of FIG. 22 ;

FIG. 28 is a top view of the wire positioning device of FIG. 22 ;

FIG. 29 is a bottom view of the wire positioning device of FIG. 22 ;

FIG. 30 is a right side view of the wire positioning device of FIG. 22including cables arranged within the wire positioning device;

FIG. 31 is a perspective view of the wire positioning device of FIG. 22attached to a support structure and supporting a cable;

FIG. 32 is a perspective view of the wire positioning device of FIG. 22attached to a support structure and supporting a cable;

FIG. 33 is a top perspective view of one embodiment of a wirepositioning device;

FIG. 34 is a front view of the wire positioning device of FIG. 33 ;

FIG. 35 is a perspective view of the wire positioning device of FIG. 33attached to support structures;

FIG. 36 is a top perspective view of one embodiment of a wirepositioning device;

FIG. 37 is a front view of the wire positioning device of FIG. 36 ;

FIG. 38 is a left side view of the wire positioning device of FIG. 36 ;

FIG. 39 is a bottom view of the wire positioning device of FIG. 36 ;

FIG. 40 is a top perspective view of one embodiment of a wirepositioning device;

FIG. 41 is a front view of the wire positioning device of FIG. 40 ;

FIG. 42 is a left side view of the wire positioning device of FIG. 40 ;

FIG. 43 is a bottom view of the wire positioning device of FIG. 40 ;

FIG. 44 is a top perspective view of one embodiment of a wirepositioning device;

FIG. 45 is a front view of the wire positioning device of FIG. 44 ;

FIG. 46 is a left side view of the wire positioning device of FIG. 44 ;

FIG. 47 is a bottom view of the wire positioning device of FIG. 44 ;

FIG. 48 is a top perspective view of one embodiment of a wirepositioning device;

FIG. 49 is a front view of the wire positioning device of FIG. 48 ;

FIG. 50 is a left side view of the wire positioning device of FIG. 48 ;

FIG. 51 is a bottom view of the wire positioning device of FIG. 48 ;

FIG. 52 is a top perspective view of one embodiment of a wirepositioning device;

FIG. 53 is a front view of the wire positioning device of FIG. 52 ;

FIG. 54 is a left side view of the wire positioning device of FIG. 52 ;

FIG. 55 is a bottom view of the wire positioning device of FIG. 52 ;

FIG. 55 a is a top perspective view of the wire positioning device ofFIG. 52 during insertion into a support structure;

FIG. 55 b is a top perspective view of the wire positioning device ofFIG. 52 during insertion into a support structure;

FIG. 56 is a top perspective view of one embodiment of a wirepositioning device;

FIG. 57 is a front view of the wire positioning device of FIG. 56 ;

FIG. 58 is a left side view of the wire positioning device of FIG. 56 ;

FIG. 59 is a bottom view of the wire positioning device of FIG. 56 ;

FIG. 60 is a left side view of one embodiment of a wire positioningdevice;

FIG. 61 is a left side view of one embodiment of a wire positioningdevice;

FIG. 62 is a left side view of one embodiment of a wire positioningdevice;

FIG. 63 is a left side view of one embodiment of a wire positioningdevice;

FIG. 64 is a left side view of one embodiment of a wire positioningdevice;

FIG. 65 a is a front view of one embodiment of a wire positioningdevice;

FIG. 65 b is a left side view of the wire positioning device of FIG. 65a;

FIG. 65 c is a bottom view of the wire positioning device of FIG. 65 a;

FIGS. 66-74 illustrate schematic views of embodiments of wirepositioning devices including various dimensions;

FIG. 75 is a side perspective view of the wire positioning device ofFIG. 71 arranged on a support structure and supporting a cable;

FIG. 76 is a top perspective view of the wire positioning device of FIG.40 coupled to a solar cabling and configured to act as a stopper toprevent the solar cabling from shifting and moving in a wire positioningdevice; and

FIG. 77 is a top perspective view of another embodiment of a wirepositioning device coupled to a solar cabling and configured to act as astopper to prevent solar cabling from shifting and moving in a wirepositioning device.

It is noted that the drawings are not necessarily to scale. The drawingsare intended to depict only typical aspects of the subject matterdisclosed herein, and therefore should not be considered as limiting thescope of the disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Certain exemplary embodiments will now be described to provide anoverall understanding of the principles of the structure, function,manufacture, and use of the devices and methods disclosed herein. One ormore examples of these embodiments are illustrated in the accompanyingdrawings. Those skilled in the art will understand that the devices andmethods specifically described herein and illustrated in theaccompanying drawings are non-limiting exemplary embodiments and thatthe scope of the present invention is defined solely by the claims. Thefeatures illustrated or described in connection with one exemplaryembodiment may be combined with the features of other embodiments. Suchmodifications and variations are intended to be included within thescope of the present invention.

Solar panel cabling and harness string cabling, such as those used inutility scale solar power generation and transmission systems, can bedeployed and managed using a wire positioning device. Typically, thesecables are not buried underground as the solar panels are installed atleast three feet above the ground, so to route the cabling from thesolar panel to an underground trench is costly and time consuming forthe installer. In addition, the wires typically have to be largerdiameter when installed below ground. The wire positioning device cansupport the cables, such as harness cables, in an organized andserviceable manner. When these cables are secured with zip ties orcables ties, the cables are not secured in an organized and serviceablemanner.

A wire positioning device can couple to a structure or to a frame. Whenthese cables are secured to the structure, there is risk that the cableschafe, abrade, and pinch on the moving and rotating components of thestructure, the primary component that could pinch the cabling would bethe Solar Tracker Bearing and Torque Tube (a single-axis Tracker has acomponent call the Torque Tube in which the Solar Panels attach to, thisTorque Tube rests on top of bearings which can rotate, if cabling issecured close to the Torque Tube and near the bearing, cabling can getcaught between these components as the Torque Tube rotates). Inaddition, other components such as Actuators and Dampers can also bepotential pinch points for cabling. There are numerous Thin Sheet Steelcomponents in which the cable could abrade on such as: Pile, BearingHousing, Solar Panel Mounting Rail, Actuator Mounting Brackets, SlewDrive Motor Mounting Brackets, Damper Mounting Brackets, ControllerMounting Brackets. As described above, panels can rotate, creating apotential electrical shock safety hazard and can also lead to energyproduction issues. As shown in FIG. 6 , when the wire position device iscoupled to the Frame, the cable is supported at a safe distance awayfrom the moving and rotating components of a structure.

Over the life of utility-scale solar power plants, solar panels,trackers, and cabling occasionally need servicing and may be temporaryun-installed or removed. With wire positioning devices that lock close,such as zip ties and cables ties, the wire positioning device must becut down and destroyed before the cabling can be removed from thedevice. The open-saddle of the wire-position device allows formaintenance and removal of the cable without the need to cut-down ordestroy the wire position device. Furthermore, due to the open latchinghook of the device, the device can be removed from the solar panelwithout the need to cut down or destroy the wire positioning device.

Utility-scale solar power plants are typically located in environmentalconditions of extreme heat or extreme cold. Some wire positioningdevices, such as plastic zip ties or cables ties, or vinyl-coatedproducts, will degrade in a UV environment, and will become brittle inextreme cold environments. Some implementations of the wire positioningdevice described herein be made from ultraviolet (UV) andcold-environment resistance material, such as aluminum, galvanizedsteel, stainless steel, and copper. The device can also be made fromUV-resistance and brittle-resistance thermoplastic materials.

For wire positioning devices such as zip ties or cables ties, thesedevices cannot support cables until the device is locked into position.In other words, the cabling and the device must be installed at the sametime, and thus require at least two hands to install the cable tie andcable. Specifically, the installer has to hold the cable tie inposition, such that it does not slip out of the solar panel frame, thenmust lift the cable up and secure the zip tie around the cable, thenlock the zip tie in place. Some implementations of the wire positioningdevice described herein can be configured such that the open access wireposition device can first be latched onto the solar panel with a singlehand, then cables can be lifted and placed into the cable saddle with asingle hand, allowing for a seamless, single-hand installationoperation.

For locking positioning devices, such as zip ties or cables ties, allthe cables must be installed at a single time and cables cannot be addedor removed from the locking wire-position device without cutting downand destroying the wire positioning device, and then installing a newdevice. Some implementations of the wire positioning device describedherein can be configured such that the open-access wire-position deviceallows for cables to installed and removed at varying times without theneed of removing or destroying the wire-positioning device.

Some implementations of the wire positioning devices described hereinincludes an open-access design for large scale deployment in energygeneration and transmission infrastructures, such as solar panel andsolar energy generation infrastructures, which are advantageous to theexisting wire positioning devices. “Open-Access” can be defined hereinas a device that has an open hook and an open saddle and does not lockclosed. In other words, open-access devices can allow for maintainingand accessing the solar panel cabling and harness string cabling withoutmodifying the wire position devices. Furthermore open-access devices canallow maintaining and removing the wire positioning device from thesolar panel frame or support structure without modifying it.

Some implementations of wire positioning devices described herein caninclude features to maintain the structural integrity of the cablematerial when exposed to high UV light or extreme cold environmentalconditions. The wire positioning device can support the cables in anorganized and serviceable manner that allows for easy arrangement of thecables. Two positive solar harness conductors can be arranged on theleft most portion of the cable saddle and two negative solar harnessconductors can be arranged on the right most portion of the cablesaddle. In some implementations, the cabling is pulled tight, along withthe wire positioning device, causing tensile/axial stress to be appliedto the device at the location where it attaches to the solar panelframe. When the device is made from low tensile-strength materials, suchas thin steel wire, or the thermoplastic materials that zip ties aremade from, the device can deform or fracture and break, potentiallycausing cables to fall and become damaged or create an unsafeenvironment. Some implementations of the wire positioning devicedisclosed herein has suitable tensile strength to withstand even theworst-case axial stress conditions.

In addition, thermoplastic materials are much softer than the aluminummaterial of the solar panel frame, so as the zip tie rotates back andforth in the solar panel frame hole, (rotation occurs due to the solarpanel rotating on the single-axis tracker, or dynamic events, such aswind or seismic, can cause the zip tie to rotate back and forth in thehole) the thermoplastic material can abrade and rub away over time. Overthe life of the solar power plant, the zip tie can be completely cut inhalf from this rubbing action and fail. In addition, some wire positiondevices can be made of steel, whereas the solar panel frame can be madeof aluminum, where this interaction between the two dissimilar metalscan cause galvanic corrosion over the life the power plant, potentiallycausing both the wire position device and the solar panel frame to fail.In addition, the steel material has a higher hardness than the solarpanel frame material, which is aluminum. Therefore, over time the steelmaterial can rub away the solar panel frame material, potentiallyweakening the strength of the solar panel frame. In exemplaryembodiments, the wire positioning device can be made from the samematerial as the solar panel frame, such as aluminum, so there is nopotential of risk of galvanic corrosion over the life of the powerplant. The aluminum material is more resistant to atmospheric corrosionthan steel, zinc coatings, or copper, so the aluminum solar wirepositioning device will corrode less than wire positioning devices madefrom other materials, which is advantageous to solar power generationplant owners and operators since the aluminum solar wire positioningdevice will last longer than other materials.

Some exemplary implementations of the wire positioning devices describedherein can be installed directly onto a bundle of cabling. When the wirepositioning device is coupled with the solar cabling and installed closeto another wire positioning device, the wire positioning device isconfigured to act as a “stopper,” preventing the solar cables fromsliding or moving in the other wire positioning device. This also allowsfor the adjustment of a solar cable's tension and sag on either side ofthe cable hanger, which is advantageous for some installationmethodologies to prevent excessive cable slack from sliding in the wirepositioning device.

Accordingly, some implementations of the current subject matter includean approach to positioning solar panel cables and solar harness cableswithin an aluminum wire positioning device which supports and organizesthe cables in a serviceable manner. By using an attachment member withan open hook design and an open cable support saddle design, someimplementations of wire positioning devices described herein can allowfor maintaining and accessing the cables arranged therein, while alsoallowing for easy installation of the wire positioning devices on asolar panel support structure or solar panel frame, which isadvantageous to the installer since it will increase installation speedover traditional cable support methods. This is also advantageous to theoperator and maintainer of the solar power generation plant as thecables and solar panels can be serviced faster over traditional cablesupport methods.

FIGS. 1-4 illustrate one example embodiment of a wire positioning device100 configured to organize and support various cables or wires. Asshown, the wire positioning device 100 generally includes a center leg102, an attachment support leg 104, an attachment member 106, a saddlesupport leg 108, and a cable support saddle 110. Between each of themembers and legs that form the wire positioning device 100, there can bea transitional piece that includes a radius such that there are no sharpedges on the wire positioning device 100.

The center leg 102 includes a proximal end 102 a and a distal end 102 b.The center leg 102 is arranged substantially at the center-of-gravity ofthe wire positioning device 100. The center leg 102 includes an offsetbetween the attachment support leg 104 and the saddle support leg 108.That is, the center leg 102 is bent such that the center leg 102 canarrange the attachment support leg 104 and the saddle support leg 108parallel to one another, but not aligned along the same axis. Thisoffset design of the center leg 102 allows for a center-of-gravity 112of the wire positioning device 100 to be aligned with an attachmentpoint 114, a portion of the center leg 102, and the saddle support leg108 of the wire positioning device 100 along an alignment plane 116.This positioning along alignment plane 116 prevents the wire positioningdevice 100 from rotating once installed onto a solar panel frame orsupport structure. The primary concern with the wire positioning device100 rotating is that cables could potential dislodge and fall out of thewire positioning device 100 if the rotation is extreme enough. This alsoallows for the wire positioning device 100 and cables to stay normalwith a support surface of a ground surface as a solar tracker frame orsupport structure rotates throughout the day.

The attachment support leg 104 is arranged on the proximal end 102 a ofthe center leg 102. The attachment member 106 is arranged on theattachment support leg 104 on an opposite side of the attachment supportleg 104 than the center leg 102. The attachment member 106 is configuredto couple the wire positioning device 100 to a solar panel supportstructure or solar panel frame (shown in FIGS. 5-12 ) at an attachmentpoint 114. In some embodiments, the attachment member 106 can be a hookincluding a bent portion 118 and a straight portion 120. The straightportion 120 can be arranged parallel to the attachment support leg 104.

In an exemplary embodiment, as depicted in FIG. 4 , the attachmentmember 106 can be arranged at an angle 122 relative to the cable supportsaddle 110 about the center leg 102. In certain embodiments, the angle122 is within a range 1-180 degrees, or within the range of 45-135degrees, or within the range of 80-100 degrees. In some implementations,the angle 122 is 90 degrees, and/or within a range of 89-91 degrees. Byrotating the attachment member 106 perpendicular to the support saddle110, the center-of-gravity 112 of the wire positioning device 100 can bepositioned along the alignment plane 116. As described below, theattachment member 106, and specifically the bent portion 118, can beconfigured to be arranged within a through-bore within a supportstructure. Additionally, the attachment member 106 can be configured topartially enclose a portion of a support structure.

The saddle support leg 108 is arranged on the distal end 102 b of thecenter leg 102, opposite the attachment support leg 104. The cablesupport saddle 110 is coupled to the saddle support leg 108 opposite thecenter leg 102, and is configured to support at least one cable. Thecable support saddle 110 includes a bottom leg 124 and a retention leg126. In some embodiments, the bottom leg 124 is integral with the saddlesupport leg 108 and is positioned at a 90-degree angle relative to thesaddle support leg 108. In some embodiments, the retention leg 126 canbe arranged parallel to the saddle support leg 108. Additionally, theretention leg 126 is coupled to the bottom leg 124 at an acute angle.

In an exemplary embodiment, the retention leg 126 includes a bent endsection 128 arranged on an end opposite the bottom leg 124. The bent endsection 128 extends inward at an angle towards the center leg 102 inorder to reduce the size of a gap 130, which is the insertion point of acable into the cable support saddle 110. In order to arrange cableswithin the cable support saddle 110, the gap 130 is positioned betweenthe retention leg 126 and the saddle support leg 108. In someembodiments, the gap 130 has a diameter that is less than the diameterof a cable being placed into the cable support saddle 110. The retentionleg 126, along with the other components of the cable support saddle110, can be deformed slightly in order to allow insertion and removal ofcables in to the cable support saddle 110, but helps prevent inadvertentremoval of the cables during inclement weather or adjustments.

In some embodiments, a solar panel cable and harness string cabling canbe either #10 PV Cable, Ø0.27 in, or #8 awg PV Cable, Ø0.33 in. Howeverlarger cabling can be found on these power plants, and in somescenarios, the wire positioning device 100 can include a cable supportsaddle 110 large enough to support larger cables, which can get as largeas Ø1.2 in. The wire positioning device 100 can be configured to holdmore or less wires depending on the requirements of a deployed usage.For example, the cable support saddle 110 may be increased or decreasedin size. The location of the cable support saddle 110 with respect tothe attachment member 106 can also be modified depending on theapplication and/or use of the wire positioning device 100.

The wire positioning device 100 can be manufactured as one single piece,for example, through a C.N.C. wire form process. However, the wirepositioning device 100 can be made using an extrusion and machiningprocess. Additionally, for metallic materials, the wire positioningdevice 100 can be manufactured by a casting process, a progressive diestamping process, a four slide wire form process. The wire positioningdevice 100 can be manufactured from a variety of wire materials, such asaluminum, steel, galvanized steel, stainless steel, or copper. The wirepositioning device 100 can also be made from thermoplastic materialsusing various manufacturing techniques such as injection molding or 3Dprinting.

Some implementations of the wire positioning device described herein canbe listed to the UL safety Standard 1565—Positioning Devices, whichprovides the device with a mechanical load rating classification,operating temperature range classification, indoor/outdoor rating, andassess the smoothness of the saddle.

As depicted in FIG. 5-12 , the wire positioning device 100 secures to asupport structure 132, 144, such as a solar panel frame via a mountinghole 134, 146 arranged within the support structure 132, 144. However,other securement means can be used and can be considered, such asself-drilling screws, set screws, bolts and nuts, welding, adhesivetapes, or epoxy. Cable or wires 142 can be placed into the cable supportsaddle 110 of the wire positioning device 100. The open hook design ofthe attachment member 106 allows for quick installation with a singlewire positioning device 100 and quick maintenance on a solar panel 136or cabling 142, as the wire positioning device 100 can simply be rotatedand removed from the support structures with a single hand, in a singlemotion.

As shown in FIG. 6 , in some installation configurations, the attachmentmember 106 of the wire positioning device 100 can be installed into ahole 134 or slot 135 of the support structure 132 and then crimpedclosed to prevent movement in relatively large solar panel frame holesor slots, but other securement means can be used such as self-drillingscrews, set screws, bolts and nuts, welding, adhesive tapes, or epoxy.

As depicted in FIGS. 5-12 , the wire positioning device 100 is formedsuch that the cable support saddle 110 of the wire positioning device100 is oriented 90° about the normal direction from the attachmentmember 106. This allows the wire positioning device 100 to be installedin the support structure 132, 144 while supporting the cable 142 in thedirection of the cable run and parallel to the short edge of the supportstructure 132, 144, allowing for a straight, clean, cable installation,which is a requirement from the operators of the utility-scale solarpower plant.

As shown in FIG. 8 , the wire positioning device 100 is formed such thatthe cable support saddle 110 supports the cabling 142 in a clean mannerthat can be maintained, such that the positive cables can be stacked oneside of the cable support saddle 110, and the negative cables can bestacked on the other side of the cable support saddle 110. In addition,cables 142 are aligned/stacked in the cable support saddle 110 so that asingle cable can be accessed and removed from the cable support saddle110 while leaving the remaining cables within the cable support saddle110.

Types of support structures 132, 144 which the wire positioning device100 can be coupled to include various solar panel frame types, such as a“Series 6 Solar Module” from First Solar, or a 72-cell c-Si (Crystallinesilicon) Solar Module. Additionally, the support structures 132, 144 canbe vertically-oriented structures, such as steel support beams, or solartracker components, such as the clamps used to support the solar panelson the solar tracker, as shown in FIGS. 31-32 .

FIGS. 13-21 depict another embodiment of a wire positioning device 200.It is noted that the wire positioning device 200 is similar to the wirepositioning device 100. Therefore, similar elements of each device willnot be described in detail. The wire positioning device 200 generallyincludes a center leg 202, an attachment support leg 204, an attachmentmember 206, a saddle support leg 208, and a cable support saddle 210.The attachment support leg 204 is arranged on the proximal end 202 a ofthe center leg 102. In some embodiments, the attachment member 206 canbe a hook including a bent portion 218 and a straight portion 220. Thesaddle support leg 208 is arranged on the distal end 202 b of the centerleg 102. The cable support saddle 210 includes a bottom leg 224 and aretention leg 226. The retention leg 226 includes a bent end section 228arranged on an end opposite the bottom leg 224. Unlike the wirepositioning device 100, the bent end section 228 extends outward at anangle away from the center leg 202 in order to create a smooth surfacealong the gap 230 for the insertion and removal of cables into the cablesupport saddle 210.

FIGS. 22-32 depict another embodiment of a wire positioning device 300.It is noted that the wire positioning device 300 is similar to the wirepositioning device 100. Therefore, similar elements of each device willnot be described in detail. The wire positioning device 300 generallyincludes a center leg 302, an attachment support leg 304, an attachmentmember 306, a saddle support leg 308, and a cable support saddle 310. Insome embodiments, the attachment member 306 can be a hook including anextension portion 318 and an end portion 320. The cable support saddle310 includes a bottom leg 324 and a retention leg 326. The retention leg326 includes a bent end section 328 arranged on an end opposite thebottom leg 324. Unlike the wire positioning device 100, the bent endsection 328 extends outward at an angle away from the center leg 302 inorder to create a smooth surface along the gap 330 for the insertion andremoval of cables into the cable support saddle 310. Additionally, aportion of the bent end section 328 extends upward past the attachmentmember 306.

As depicted in FIGS. 31-32 , the attachment member 306 is positioned ona bracket 340 instead of a through-bore in a support structure. Thebracket 340 is coupled to a support structure 342, such as torque tube.Due to the design of the attachment member 306, the extension portion318 extends along a top surface of the bracket 340, and claps around theend of the bracket 340 using the end portion 320. The attachment member306 partially encloses the bracket 340 using the extension portion 318,the end portion 320, and the attachment support leg 304.

FIGS. 33-35 depict another embodiment of a wire positioning device 400.The wire positioning device 400 is configured to support cables 142along a gap 165 between two separate support structures 160, 162. Thewire positioning device 400 generally includes a first attachmentsupport leg 404 a having a distal end 405 a and a proximal end 405 b. Afirst attachment member 406 a is arranged on the distal end 405 a of thefirst attachment support leg 404 a, and is configured to couple the wirepositioning device 400 to the support structure 160. The firstattachment member 406 a can be a hook including a bent portion 418 a anda straight portion 420 a. The straight portion 420 a can be positionedwithin a hole 161 of the support structure 160. Additionally, the wirepositioning device 400 includes a second attachment support leg 404 bhaving a distal end 407 a and a proximal end 407 b. A second attachmentmember 406 b is arranged on the distal end 407 a of the secondattachment support leg 404 b, and is configured to couple the wirepositioning device 400 to the second support structure 162. The secondattachment member 406 b can be a hook including a bent portion 418 b anda straight portion 420 b. The straight portion 420 b can be positionedwithin a hole 163 of the support structure 162. The first attachmentsupport leg 404 a is coupled to the second attachment support leg 404 bat each proximal end 405 b, 407 b. With the first attachment support leg404 a coupled to the second attachment support leg 404 b, a cablesupport saddle 410 is formed to bridge the gap 165 between the supportstructures 160, 162 in order to support the at least one cable 142. Inan exemplary embodiment, as depicted in FIG. 4 , first attachmentsupport leg 404 a and the second attachment support leg 404 b can bearranged at an angle relative to one another. In certain embodiments,the angle is within a range 1-180 degrees, or within the range of 10-170degrees, or within the range of 90-145 degrees.

FIGS. 36-39 depict another embodiment of a wire positioning device 500.It is noted that the wire positioning device 500 is similar to the wirepositioning device 100. Therefore, similar elements of each device willnot be described in detail. The wire positioning device 500 generallyincludes a center leg 502, an attachment support leg 504, an attachmentmember 506, a saddle support leg 508, and a cable support saddle 510. Insome embodiments, the attachment member 506 can be a hook including abent portion 518 and a straight portion 520. The cable support saddle510 includes a bottom leg 524 and a retention leg 526. Unlike the wirepositioning device 100, the retention leg 526 does not include a bentend section arranged on an end opposite the bottom leg 524. Instead, theretention leg 526 is a substantially straight member which is set at anangle relative to the saddle support leg 508 such that the retention leg526 extends outward at an angle away from the saddle support leg 208 tomake the insertion of cables within the gap 530 easier.

FIGS. 40-43 depict another embodiment of a wire positioning device 600.It is noted that the wire positioning device 600 is similar to the wirepositioning device 100. Therefore, similar elements of each device willnot be described in detail. The wire positioning device 600 generallyincludes a first center leg 602 a, a first attachment support leg 604 a,a first attachment member 606 a, a first saddle support leg 608 a, acable support saddle 610, a second center leg 602 b, a second attachmentsupport leg 604 b, a second attachment member 606 b, and a second saddlesupport leg 608 b. In some embodiments, the first and second attachmentmembers 606 a, 606 b can be hooks including extension portions 618 a,618 b and end portions 620 a, 620 b. The cable support saddle 610includes a bottom leg 624 and retention legs 626 a, 626 b. The retentionlegs 626 a, 626 b connect to the bottom leg 624. Each of the attachmentmembers 606 a, 606 b include an extension portion 618 a, 618 b extendingfrom the attachment support legs 604 a, 604 b, with each extensionportion 618 a, 618 b having an end portion 620 a, 620 b to secure thewire positioning device 600 to a support structure.

FIGS. 44-47 depict another embodiment of a wire positioning device 700.It is noted that the wire positioning device 700 is similar to the wirepositioning device 100. Therefore, similar elements of each device willnot be described in detail. The wire positioning device 700 generallyincludes a center leg 702, an attachment support leg 704, an attachmentmember 706, a saddle support leg 708, and a cable support saddle 710. Insome embodiments, the attachment member 706 can be a hook including abent portion 718 and an end portion 720. Unlike the wire positioningdevice 100, the end portion 720 can be arranged at an acute anglerelative to the bent portion 718 to allow the attachment member 706 tohook into a feature of a support structure. The cable support saddle 710includes a bottom leg 724 and a retention leg 726. The retention leg 726includes a bent end section 728 arranged on an end opposite the bottomleg 724. The bent end section 728 extends outward at an angle away fromthe center leg 702 in order to create a smooth surface along the gap 730for the insertion and removal of cables into the cable support saddle710.

FIGS. 48-51 depict another embodiment of a wire positioning device 800.It is noted that the wire positioning device 800 is similar to the wirepositioning device 300. Therefore, similar elements of each device willnot be described in detail. The wire positioning device 800 generallyincludes a center leg 802, an attachment support leg 804, an attachmentmember 806, a saddle support leg 808, and a cable support saddle 810. Insome embodiments, the attachment member 806 can be a hook including anextension portion 818 and an end portion 820. The attachment member 806attaches to a support structure substantially similar to the wirepositioning device 300. The cable support saddle 810 includes a bottomleg 824 and a retention leg 826. The retention leg 826 includes a bentend section 828 arranged on an end opposite the bottom leg 824. The bentend section 828 extends outward at an angle away from the center leg 802in order to create a smooth surface along the gap 830 for the insertionand removal of cables into the cable support saddle 810.

FIGS. 52-55 b depict another embodiment of a wire positioning device900. It is noted that the wire positioning device 900 is similar to thewire positioning device 800. Therefore, similar elements of each devicewill not be described in detail. The wire positioning device 900generally includes a center leg 902, an attachment support leg 904, anattachment member 906, a saddle support leg 908, and a cable supportsaddle 910. In some embodiments, the attachment member 906 can be a hookincluding an extension portion 918. The extension portion 918 isconfigured to couple the wire positioning device 900 to a supportstructure substantially similar to the wire positioning device 800, byinserting the extension portion 918, into a through-bore and performinga bending operation, for example with a hand-operated pair of pliers, tobend the end of the extension portion 918 by at least 45° to prevent thewire positioning device 900 from being removed from the supportstructure. The extension portion 918 can be bent back into a straightpositioning and removed if necessary for solar panel maintenance andrepairs. The cable support saddle 910 includes a bottom leg 924 and aretention leg 926. The retention leg 926 includes a bent end section 928arranged on an end opposite the bottom leg 924. The bent end section 928extends outward at an angle away from the center leg 902 in order tocreate a smooth surface along the gap 930 for the insertion and removalof cables into the cable support saddle 910.

FIGS. 56-59 depict another embodiment of a wire positioning device 1000.It is noted that the wire positioning device 1000 is similar to the wirepositioning device 600. Therefore, similar elements of each device willnot be described in detail. The wire positioning device 1000 generallyincludes a first center leg 1002 a, a first attachment support leg 1004a, a first attachment member 1006 a, a first saddle support leg 1008 a,a cable support saddle 1010, a second center leg 1002 b, a secondattachment support leg 1004 b, a second attachment member 1006 b, and asecond saddle support leg 1008 b. In some embodiments, the first andsecond attachment members 1006 a, 1006 b can be a hook including bentportions 1018 a, 1018 b. The cable support saddle 1010 includes bottomlegs 1024 a, 1024 b and retention legs 1026 a, 1026 b. The retentionlegs 1026 a, 1026 b connect to the bottom legs 1024 a, 1024 b and an endsection 1028. Each of the attachment members 1006 a, 1006 b include anbent portion 1018 a, 1018 b extending from the attachment support legs1004 a, 1004 b, with each bent portion 1018 a, 1018 b being configuredto secure the wire positioning device 1000 to a support structure.

FIGS. 60-64 depict additional embodiments of a wire positioning devices1100, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500. It is noted that the wire positioningdevices 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500 are similar to the wire positioningdevice 100. Therefore, similar elements of each device will not bedescribed in detail. As shown in FIGS. 60-64 , the wire positioningdevices can be formed such that the saddle can be configured to be adifferent size, shape, and/or position. For example, the saddle can bedesigned for different amounts of cables or for different sized cables.Additionally, the saddle can be designed such that the saddle provides atight fit around the cables so that the saddle provides a “grip” on thecables, allowing the length of cable can be adjusted on either side ofthe device. Even further, the device can be formed such that there morethan one saddle that could be of different shape and sizes to supportvarious amounts of cables and cable sizes. Furthermore, the hook portionof the device can be a different size and/or position to accommodatedifferent installation scenarios, such as a unique solar panel framethat would require a different hook geometry.

As depicted in FIGS. 60-64 , the wire positioning device 1100 includesan attachment member 1106 and a cable saddle support 1110 similar to thewire positioning device 100. The wire positioning device 1200 includesan attachment member 1206 and a circular cable saddle support 1210. Thewire positioning device 1300 includes an attachment member 1306 and arectangular cable saddle support 1310. The wire positioning device 1400includes an attachment member 1406 and a triangular cable saddle support1410. The wire positioning device 1500 includes an attachment member1506 and a first rectangular cable saddle support 1510, and a secondrectangular cable saddle support 1512, which can be configured toseparate specific cables supported by the wire positioning device 1500.

FIGS. 65 a-65 c depict another embodiment of a wire positioning device1600. It is noted that the wire positioning device 1600 is similar tothe wire positioning device 100. Therefore, similar elements of eachdevice will not be described in detail. The wire positioning device 1600generally includes a center leg 1602, an attachment support leg 1604, anattachment member 1606, a saddle support leg 1608, and a cable supportsaddle 1610. The attachment support leg 1604 is arranged on the proximalend of the center leg 1602. In some embodiments, the attachment member1604 can be a hook including a bent portion 1618 and a straight portion1620. The saddle support leg 1608 is arranged on the distal end of thecenter leg 1602. The cable support saddle 1610 includes a bottom leg1624 and a retention leg 1626. The retention leg 1626 includes a bentend section 1628 arranged on an end opposite the bottom leg 1624. Unlikethe wire positioning device 100, the retention leg 1626 is bent past thecenter leg 1602. In use, the solar panel cabling and harness stringcabling must be temporary turned 90° deg of its long edge it be insertedinto the retention leg 1626, once the cable is inserted it can be turnedback to its natural-resting position, the retention leg 1626 is closedoff (as shown on the FIG. 65 b ) preventing cables from dislodging outof the cable saddle 1610, but still leaving an open-access design if thecables need to be removed, they can be temporary turned 90° and liftedout of the opening between the retention leg 1626 and the center leg1602. It is noted that various dimensions for the wire poritoing device1600 are illustrated on the FIGS. 65 a-65 c , and these dimensions canvary up to +/−35% their stated value.

FIGS. 66-74 illustrate schematic views of embodiments of wirepositioning devices disclosed herein. The FIGS. 66-74 include variousdimensions of the components of the wire positioning devices Theillustrated dimension can vary +/−35% from the stated value.

FIG. 75 is a side perspective view of the wire positioning device ofFIG. 71 arranged on a support structure and supporting a cable.

FIG. 76 is a top perspective view of the wire positioning device of FIG.40 coupled to a solar cabling and configured to act as a stopper toprevent the solar cabling from shifting and moving in a wire positioningdevice.

FIG. 77 is a top perspective view of another embodiment of a wirepositioning device coupled to a solar cabling and configured to act as astopper to prevent solar cabling from shifting and moving in a wirepositioning device.

In the descriptions above and in the claims, phrases such as “at leastone of” or “one or more of” may occur followed by a conjunctive list ofelements or features. The term “and/or” may also occur in a list of twoor more elements or features. Unless otherwise implicitly or explicitlycontradicted by the context in which it is used, such a phrase isintended to mean any of the listed elements or features individually orany of the recited elements or features in combination with any of theother recited elements or features. For example, the phrases “at leastone of A and B;” “one or more of A and B;” and “A and/or B” are eachintended to mean “A alone, B alone, or A and B together.” A similarinterpretation is also intended for lists including three or more items.For example, the phrases “at least one of A, B, and C;” “one or more ofA, B, and C;” and “A, B, and/or C” are each intended to mean “A alone, Balone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, orA and B and C together.” In addition, use of the term “based on,” aboveand in the claims is intended to mean, “based at least in part on,” suchthat an unrecited feature or element is also permissible.

Certain exemplary implementations have been described to provide anoverall understanding of the principles of the structure, function,manufacture, and use of the systems, devices, and methods disclosedherein. One or more examples of these implementations have beenillustrated in the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art willunderstand that the systems, devices, and methods specifically describedherein and illustrated in the accompanying drawings are non-limitingexemplary implementations and that the scope of the present invention isdefined solely by the claims. The features illustrated or described inconnection with one exemplary implementation may be combined with thefeatures of other implementations. Such modifications and variations areintended to be included within the scope of the present invention.Further, in the present disclosure, like-named components of theimplementations generally have similar features, and thus within aparticular implementation each feature of each like-named component isnot necessarily fully elaborated upon.

Approximating language, as used herein throughout the specification andclaims, may be applied to modify any quantitative representation thatcould permissibly vary without resulting in a change in the basicfunction to which it is related. Accordingly, a value modified by a termor terms, such as “about,” “approximately,” and “substantially,” are notto be limited to the precise value specified. In at least someinstances, the approximating language may correspond to the precision ofan instrument for measuring the value. Here and throughout thespecification and claims, range limitations may be combined and/orinterchanged, such ranges are identified and include all the sub-rangescontained therein unless context or language indicates otherwise.

One skilled in the art will appreciate further features and advantagesof the invention based on the above-described implementations.Accordingly, the present application is not to be limited by what hasbeen particularly shown and described, except as indicated by theappended claims. All publications and references cited herein areexpressly incorporated by reference in their entirety.

The subject matter described herein can be embodied in systems,apparatus, methods, and/or articles depending on the desiredconfiguration. The implementations set forth in the foregoingdescription do not represent all implementations consistent with thesubject matter described herein. Instead, they are merely some examplesconsistent with aspects related to the described subject matter.Although a few variations have been described in detail above, othermodifications or additions are possible. In particular, further featuresand/or variations can be provided in addition to those set forth herein.For example, the implementations described above can be directed tovarious combinations and subcombinations of the disclosed featuresand/or combinations and subcombinations of several further featuresdisclosed above. In addition, the logic flows depicted in theaccompanying figures and/or described herein do not necessarily requirethe particular order shown, or sequential order, to achieve desirableresults. Other implementations may be within the scope of the followingclaims.

What is claimed is:

What is claimed is:
 1. A wire positioning device system, comprising: asupport structure configured to rotate relative to a support surface; atleast one cable; and a wire positioning device, comprising: a center leghaving a distal end and a proximal end; an attachment support legarranged on the proximal end of the center leg; an attachment memberarranged on the attachment support leg opposite the center leg, andconfigured to couple the wire positioning device to the supportstructure at an attachment point; a saddle support leg arranged on thedistal end of the center leg; and a cable support saddle coupled to thesaddle support leg opposite the center leg, and configured to supportthe at least one cable, wherein the attachment member is arranged at anangle relative to the cable support saddle about the center leg, and acenter-of-gravity of the wire positioning device is aligned with theattachment point, a portion of the center leg, and the saddle supportleg.
 2. The wire positioning device system of claim 1, wherein theattachment member is a hook including a bent portion and a straightportion arranged parallel to the attachment support leg.
 3. The wirepositioning device system of claim 1, wherein the center leg includes anoffset to arrange the attachment support leg and the saddle support legparallel to one another.
 4. The wire positioning device system of claim1, wherein the attachment member is arranged perpendicular to the cablesupport saddle about the center leg.
 5. (canceled)
 6. The wirepositioning device system of claim 1, wherein the center-of-gravity ofthe wire positioning device is configured to remain aligned with theattachment point, the center leg, and the saddle support leg as thesupport structure rotates relative to a support surface.
 7. The wirepositioning device system of claim 1, wherein the cable support saddleincludes a retention leg arranged parallel to the saddle support leg. 8.The wire positioning device system of claim 7, wherein the retention legis coupled to the cable support saddle at an acute angle.
 9. The wirepositioning device system of claim 7, wherein a gap is arranged betweenthe retention leg and the saddle support leg, the at least one cable isconfigured to move through to gap to be supported by the cable supportsaddle.
 10. The wire positioning device system of claim 7, wherein theretention leg includes a bent end section arranged on an end oppositethe cable support saddle.
 11. The wire positioning device system ofclaim 10, wherein a portion of the bent end section extends past theattachment member.
 12. The wire positioning device system of claim 10,wherein the bent end section extends outward at an angle away from thecenter leg.
 13. The wire positioning device system of claim 10, whereinthe bent end section extends inward at an angle towards the center leg.14. The wire positioning device system of claim 1, wherein a pluralityof cables are configured to be arranged within the cable support saddle.15. The wire positioning device system of claim 1, wherein theattachment member is configured to partially enclose a portion of thesupport structure.
 16. The wire positioning device system of claim 1,wherein the attachment member is coupled to the support structure andthe at least one cable is positioned within the cable support saddle.17. The wire positioning device system of claim 1, wherein theattachment member is arranged within a through-bore of the supportstructure to couple the wire positioning device to the supportstructure, and the at least one cable is positioned within the cablesupport saddle and abutting the cable support saddle.
 18. The wirepositioning device system of claim 1, wherein the wire positioningdevice is formed of aluminum.
 19. The wire positioning device system ofclaim 1, wherein the attachment member is arranged within a through-boreof the support structure and the attachment member is bent to couple thewire positioning device to the support structure. 20-25. (canceled) 26.A wire positioning device system, comprising: a support structure; atleast one cable; and a wire positioning device, comprising: a center leghaving a distal end and a proximal end; an attachment support legarranged on the proximal end of the center leg; an attachment memberarranged on the attachment support leg opposite the center leg, andconfigured to couple the wire positioning device to the supportstructure at an attachment point; a saddle support leg arranged on thedistal end of the center leg; and a cable support saddle coupled to thesaddle support leg opposite the center leg, and configured to supportthe at least one cable, wherein the attachment member is arranged at anangle relative to the cable support saddle about the center leg, and acenter-of-gravity of the wire positioning device is aligned with theattachment point, a portion of the center leg, and the saddle supportleg, and wherein the attachment member is arranged within a through-boreof the support structure to couple the wire positioning device to thesupport structure, and the at least one cable is positioned within thecable support saddle and abutting the cable support saddle.
 27. A wirepositioning device system, comprising: a support structure; at least onecable; and a wire positioning device, comprising: a center leg having adistal end and a proximal end; an attachment support leg arranged on theproximal end of the center leg; an attachment member arranged on theattachment support leg opposite the center leg, and configured to couplethe wire positioning device to the support structure at an attachmentpoint; a saddle support leg arranged on the distal end of the centerleg; and a cable support saddle coupled to the saddle support legopposite the center leg, and configured to support the at least onecable, wherein the attachment member is arranged at an angle relative tothe cable support saddle about the center leg, and a center-of-gravityof the wire positioning device is aligned with the attachment point, aportion of the center leg, and the saddle support leg, and wherein theattachment member is arranged within a through-bore of the supportstructure and the attachment member is bent to couple the wirepositioning device to the support structure.